What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Summerville, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Summerville, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Summerville, South Carolina should increase to $77,163 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SUMMERVILLE vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Summerville, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 54.3% more expensive than Summerville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,163 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Summerville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Summerville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Boston
than in Summerville, South Carolina

Summerville, SC vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Summerville, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

178.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.6% higher

Commute

26.2% higher

Health

5.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

27.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Summerville, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Summerville, SC vs. Boston, MA

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